Custom Carbon Road Bikes
Trusted by Elite Riders. UCI approved frames. Bespoke to You.
Discover a carbon road bike built around you. Hand finished, painted and assembled in-house by our team – Handsling road bikes blend a lightweight and aerodynamic carbon fibre road frame with race-proven stiffness and precision tube shaping. Designed for riders who demand more.
Configure your Handsling
Every Handsling road bike is fully configurable. Select your model and groupset to start creating your dream road bike - built around your measurements, for men and women road riders.
A1R0evoS
The ultimate Handsling road bike frame, equally at home on a Sunday ride with mates or in a road race, manufactured using super stiff T1100 carbon to give the best ride properties, with the race proven geometry that is lightweight on climbs, stable on descents, and razor-sharp through corners, while still affording a really comfortable ride - your go-to for peak performance.
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The Handsling Difference
Sized to You
Every Handsling carbon road bike is precision-fitted to your body and riding style. Our complimentary bike fitting service ensures that your A1R0evo or A1R0evoS delivers the perfect balance of comfort, aerodynamics, and power transfer – right from your very first ride.
Tailored to You
Choose from over 130 custom paint finishes, painted in-house in the UK by our on-site team, multiple gearing setups, crank lengths, stems, handlebars, wheels, and tyres. Unlike off-the-shelf brands, Handsling gives you complete control to design a custom road bike that reflects your style and performance goals.
Engineered for Performance
Our carbon fibre road bikes are designed and engineered in-house with aerodynamic tube profiles, lightweight construction, and race-proven geometry. With over 90 elite victories, Handsling bikes are trusted at the highest level – and designed to give you the same winning edge.
A1R0evoS: The Lighter, Race-Tuned Evolution
The A1R0evoS is a true versatile carbon road bike, combining lightweight speed, stiffness, and comfort in a package that excels everywhere. It refines our carbon fibre road bike platform with Toray T1100 carbon - delivering a lighter frame, increased stiffness, and ultimate performance for pro-level efficiency in a razor-sharp package.
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An evolution of our flagship carbon road bike, the A1R0evoS is lighter, sharper, and tuned for riders after every performance gain.
Build your A1R0evoS- Premium carbon fibre for a lightweight superbike
Aerodynamic Speed:
- D-shaped, aero tube profiles minimise drag in all conditions, boosting efficiency at speed.
- Integrated hidden cable routing enhances airflow and keeps the frame lines clean.
Stiffness:
- The A1R0evoS reacts instantly when you put the power down
- Oversized headtube, downtube, and bottom bracket maximise stiffness for instant power transfer under heavy load.
- Asymmetric forks and chainstays resist twisting forces, keeping handling precise when sprinting or under hard braking.
Handling:
- Composed and confidence inspiring allowing you to push harder in the turns
- Versatile - equally at home in city-centre crits, steep alpine climbs, or long endurance rides.
- Race-proven - trusted in the toughest conditions, from Belgian cobbles to UK crit circuits.
Comfort:
- Wide tyre clearance and refined carbon layup soak up vibration maintaining speed.
- 32mm tyre clearance: allows for added comfort and traction without compromising speed.
- Seat tube design with aero into 27.2 seatpost for maximum compliance
- Engineered for pro-level responsiveness and efficiency.
- Engineered in-house: every A1R0evoS is created by Handsling’s design team, giving us full control over geometry, stiffness, and ride feel.
- High-performance carbon: built with Toray T1100 fibre for the ideal balance of lightweight speed, strength, and durability.
- Flawless inside and out: latex wrapped, expanded polystyrene (EPS) internal moulds deliver high degrees of carbon compaction, making frames lighter and stiffer.
- Tested to extremes: tested over 500,000 fatigue cycles and surpassing ISO certification to prove the A1R0evo is built to last.
- Refined in race conditions: engineered and developed with feedback from elite riders.
- Stability, agility, and comfort, refined in competition
- A1R0evoS is for those chasing every watt.
- Tailored to you: every A1R0evo is built around your fit, riding style, and goals.
- Paint without limits: choose from over 130 finishes in our gallery, or create something truly unique.
- Your build, your way: from wheels to groupsets, bar tape to tyres, every component is hand-selected to match your performance needs.
- Direct factory service: work with our team to spec and refine your bike as it’s being built.
- Truly bespoke: no two Handsling road bikes are ever the same.
"Handsling's A1R0evoS carbon road bike promises race-ready performance, and proper custom choice, for way less cash than the big brands"
9/10 Rating by Cycling Weekly on the Handsling A1R0evoS Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9270
Our Carbon Framed Road Bikes in Victory
High performance demands proof. Here are real stories of the A1R0evo & A1R0evoS in the hands of elite riders, proving what our carbon framed road bikes can do when the stakes are high.
Kate Richardson’s National Title
At the UK National Criterium Championships, Kate Richardson unleashed her Handsling A1R0evo in the final sprint – powering past rivals to claim the title.
Handsling Jakroo Racing Unveiled
Handsling is confirmed as title sponsor and A1R0evoS frame supplier to UK men's elite team Handsling Jakroo Racing for the 2026 season.
Lauren Dickson Wins Lincoln GP
Lauren Dickson powered her Handsling A1R0evo to first place at Lincoln GP. Her carbon road bike delivered the stiffness, agility, and speed needed to claim top spot.
A Palette for Performance: The Handsling Paint Gallery
Every ride is personal – your bike should be too. With over 130 colour variations, your carbon fibre road bike becomes a canvas to express your style. Each frame is painted for you by Handsling’s in-house team, with true care and precision.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn about Handsling bikes and what separates us from the competition. For questions on ordering, delivery, maintenance, and much more, go to our support centre.
Outside of road, you'll find the rest of the Handsling lineup here: carbon gravel bikes, allroad bikes, track bikes, cyclocross bikes, triathlon bikes, and time trial bikes.
Which Handsling carbon road bike is right for me: A1R0evo or A1R0evoS?
Which Handsling carbon road bike is right for me: A1R0evo or A1R0evoS?
The A1R0evo is our most versatile carbon road bike, combining lightweight speed, stiffness, and comfort in a package that excels everywhere – from town-centre criteriums to mountain climbs and long endurance rides. It’s the choice if you want one bike that can do it all.
The A1R0evoS takes the same proven geometry and refines it with Toray T1100 carbon fibre, making the frame lighter and sharper, with added stiffness for maximum efficiency. It’s the option for riders chasing the ultimate in weight savings and responsiveness, where every watt and every gram counts.
Both are UCI-approved, hand-assembled in Britain, and tailored precisely to your fit – the decision comes down to whether you want the all-round performance of the A1R0evo, or the pro-level edge of the A1R0evoS.
What are the advantages of a carbon road bike compared to titanium, aluminium, or steel?
What are the advantages of a carbon road bike compared to titanium, aluminium, or steel?
Carbon road bikes offer the best stiffness-to-weight ratio, making them lighter and faster to accelerate than titanium, aluminium, or steel alternatives. Carbon fibre better absorbs road buzz, improving comfort on long rides, while being strong and durable. This balance of lightweight performance and superior ride quality is why most racing and endurance road bikes in the UK market are now carbon fibre.
Why choose a carbon road bike for racing?
Why choose a carbon road bike for racing?
Carbon framed road bikes are the standard choice for racing because they deliver speed, stiffness, and aerodynamic efficiency. Handsling’s UCI-approved A1R0evo and A1R0evoS are engineered with aerodynamic tube profiles, an oversized bottom bracket, and race proven geometry to maximise power transfer and control – advantages that make the difference in sprints, climbs, and breakaways.
Are carbon fibre road bikes worth the investment for amateur riders?
Are carbon fibre road bikes worth the investment for amateur riders?
Yes. Even for amateur cyclists, carbon fibre road bikes provide clear benefits: they’re lighter for climbing, stiffer for efficient power transfer, and smoother over rough roads. Handsling’s frames are also built for durability and come with a lifetime warranty, making them a long-term investment in comfort and performance.
Are Handsling carbon road bikes available through Cycle to Work schemes in the UK?
Are Handsling carbon road bikes available through Cycle to Work schemes in the UK?
Yes. Handsling carbon road bikes can be purchased through major Cycle to Work schemes, including Green Commute Initiative, Cyclescheme, and Bike2Work. This makes our custom carbon road bikes more accessible to riders across the UK, while spreading the cost and benefiting from tax savings.
How much do typical carbon framed road bikes weigh?
How much do typical carbon framed road bikes weigh?
The weight of a carbon framed road bike varies with frame size and build kit, but most complete bikes are between 7-9kg. Handsling’s A1R0evo sits competitively in this range, balancing stiffness, comfort, and speed. For those seeking the lightest option, the A1R0evoS comes in at the lower end of the scale, delivering exceptional responsiveness and performance.
Do Handsling road bikes come complete or as frame-only?
Do Handsling road bikes come complete or as frame-only?
Handsling offers both options. Riders can purchase a frameset, or work with our team to build a complete carbon road bike tailored to their fit and riding goals. This flexibility allows full customisation from the ground up.
What components can be customised on a Handsling carbon road bike?
What components can be customised on a Handsling carbon road bike?
Almost every key component can be customised. Riders can choose their preferred wheels, groupset, handlebars, stem and saddle, along with over 130 paint finishes. This level of choice ensures your Handsling carbon framed road bike is tailored to your riding and style.
Can I visit the Handsling factory in Hampshire to see my bike being built?
Can I visit the Handsling factory in Hampshire to see my bike being built?
Yes! Visits to the Handsling factory in Hampshire, UK, can be arranged by appointment. Riders can see where their carbon road bike is designed and assembled, discuss finishes and components with the team, and follow their build process. To arrange a visit, contact sales@handslingbikes.com or call 01420 612700.
Does Handsling only make carbon road bikes?
Does Handsling only make carbon road bikes?
We specialise in high performance ikes for a range of disciplines - alongside our road range we also build carbon gravel bikes, triathlon race bikes, cyclocross bikes, velodrome track bikes, and time trial bikes.